Kevin Penkoski
Killeen,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with focus on leadership and achieving organizational goals. Known for enhancing team collaboration and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. Adaptable to evolving demands and skilled in strategic decision-making and conflict management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Laredo Technical Services
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Clinical Laboratory Scientist contracting with the Department of Veteran Affairs
- Responsible for advanced and complex laboratory tests in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology and Patient Services
- Responsible for daily maintenance of multiple analyzers Sysmex XN3100, Cephid, Beckman Coulter AU5800, DxI800 Immunoassay, Osmometer, and STAGO)
- Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance daily
- Use independent technical judgement to analyze and interpret laboratory results
- Troubleshoots issues with laboratory instruments and resolves problems
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Mentored junior staff members in laboratory techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (1LT/O2)
US Army
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Clinical Laboratory subject matter expert for a team of over 400 personnel
- Responsible for writing and editing SOPs for a myriad of disciplines including Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Blood Collection and Specimen Processing
- Developed training for over 40 medical personnel during the Joint Emergency Medical Exercise on Fort Cavazos to include patient identification, blood collection, whole blood transfusions and walking blood bank
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve organization-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor (2LT/O1)
US Army
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervisor for over 45 employees of the Core Lab and Patient Services at CRDAMC
- Responsible for developing training for competency assessments and initial hires
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Responsible for daily reviews, quality control checks, equipment maintenance and calibration
- Responsible for Labcorp and Baylor Scott & White contracts totaling over $1.4 million annually
- Performed multiple CAP surveys
- Performed various automated and non-automated laboratory tests including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, urinalysis and coagulation
- Interpreted test results and reported findings to healthcare providers using MHS Genesis
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (SGT/E5)
US Army
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Sole Medical Laboratory Scientist for a unit consisting of over 4,000 personnel
- Personally responsible for maintaining equipment with a value of over $400,000
- Developed SOP for COVID-19 pooled testing
- Collected and shipped COVID-19 samples for testing during pandemic
- Performed analysis on COVID-19 samples using Biofire and Cepheid analyzers
- Interpreted and analyzed results for COVID-19 testing and reported findings to healthcare providers using MHS Genesis
- Developed SOP for a Walking Blood Bank and trained over 90 personnel on proper procedures
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training (SPC/E4)
US Army
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Trained in hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, specimen processing and phlebotomy
- Trained in over 45 daily quality control procedures
- Trained in over 20 equipment maintenance and calibrations
- Responsible for supervising two personnel training
- Challenged ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist Exam and passed
- Graduated as #1 student
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training (SPC/E4)
US Army
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained 6 months in Academia for Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Completed Basic Combat Training
- Received choice of second phase training site due to top 10% of class rating
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Baylor University
Waco, TX08-2026
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Laboratory Sciences) -
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Science (Biology) -
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ08.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Advanced Laboratory Methodologies
- Medical Terminology
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Clinical Research
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Precision in Task Execution
- Effective Time Management
- Collaborative Communication Expertise
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Achieved Covid-19 testing standards by completing over 8,000 USARAK Servicemembers Covid-19 tests with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved 100% competency by introducing cross-training plan for clinical laboratory tasks.
- Documented and resolved low turnaround times which led to over 99% samples meeting STAT turnaround times.
- Collaborated with team of 20 academic scholars (Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate and Professionals) in the development of publication for research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Certification
ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), 269847, 12/16/19, 12/31/25
Armed Forces Service Medal
Led and Completed Covid-19 tests for over 8,000 US Army Alaska Servicemembers in order to maintain mission readiness throughout an entire Division.
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Laredo Technical Services
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (1LT/O2)
US Army
09.2023 - 09.2024
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor (2LT/O1)
US Army
07.2022 - 09.2023
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (SGT/E5)
US Army
02.2020 - 07.2022
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training (SPC/E4)
US Army
06.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training (SPC/E4)
US Army
11.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science (Biology) -
William Paterson University
MBA - Business Analytics
Baylor University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Laboratory Sciences) -
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
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